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Anthony Stolarz Returns To Practice, Expected Back Soon
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (knee) skated at practice on Friday and is on schedule in his recovery from a procedure that removed a loose body from his knee. Stolarz hasn't practiced since December 12 and was given a four-to-six-week recovery time, meaning he should be able to return in the next week or so. Stolarz's return will be a huge boost for the Leafs, as he was boasting an incredible .927 SV%, 2.15 GAA, and 12.5 GSAA. Stolarz and Woll will share the net and will both be viable fantasy options when the former returns.
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Jacob Markstrom Set To Miss 4-6 Weeks With MCL Sprain
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (knee) will be out four-to-six weeks after undergoing imaging that revealed an MCL sprain. Markstrom was injured in Wednesday's game after a collision and will now miss the remainder of the Devil's games leading into the Four Nations break, which starts on February 12. Markstrom has been brilliant in his first season with in New Jersey, going 21-9-5 with a .912 SV%, 2.20 GAA, and 9.6 GSAA. Without him, the Devils will go with Jake Allen as their starting goalie and Isaac Poulter as the backup. Allen should be picked up by all Markstrom owners in fantasy, or by anyone who is in need of a starting goalie.
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Filip Forsberg Extends Point Streak To Nine Games
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg extended his point streak to nine games during their 6-5 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday evening. Forsberg would find the back of the net for the first time of the evening in the second period on a tip-in. Later in the third, Forsberg would strike again, this time on a wrap-around. During this impressive nine-game point streak, the 30-year-old has scored nine times and added eight helpers. Six of his 17 points have come on the power-play. Prior to this stretch, Forsberg did not find the back of the net in his previous 16 games. Forsberg remains a must-start player while he continues this streak. He will look to stay on Saturday evening against the Anaheim Ducks.
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Seth Jarvis Scores Twice, Adds Two Assists On Thursday
Carolina Hurricanes right wing Seth Jarvis tallied two goals and two assists during their victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday evening. Jarvis scored his first goal on the power-play in the second frame. Later in the period, Jarvis would tally two primary assists, both during 5-on-5 play. In the third, Jarvis would find the back of the net for the second time with the empty-netter. Jarvis added four hits and five shots on goal in this contest. Over his previous 12 games, Jarvis has tallied 13 points (nine goals, four assists). During this stretch, he has averaged 2.75 shots on goal per game. Overall, the 22-year-old has tallied 38 points over 42 games and is on pace to set a new career-high. Despite moving down to the third line, Jarvis has continued to produce in the Carolina lineup.
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Moritz Seider Tallies Two Helpers In Victory
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider tallied two helpers during their victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday evening. Seider tallied the secondary assist on Alex DeBrincat's 20th goal of the season in the opening frame. Later in the second, Seider would add another secondary assist, this time on the power-play on Dylan Larkin's tally. The 23-year-old also logged three hits, two blocked shots, and two penalty minutes in this contest. Over his previous seven games, Seider has tallied six helpers while averaging 4.2 hits per game, 1.5 blocks per game, and 2.8 shots on goal per game. Five of those helpers came on the power-play. Seider remains a must-start defenseman in all formats, given his ability to contribute to several categories at a high level.
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Joonas Korpisalo Shuts The Door On Thursday
Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo stopped all 29 shots he faced against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday evening. The Senators had a slight edge in the shot total, but Korpisalo was able to lead the way. Morgan Geekie scored the eventual game-winner in the second period, and David Pastrnak put the game out of reach with an empty-netter in the final seconds. Fantasy managers should expect Korpisalo to continue to operate as the top option in Boston for the time being, as Jeremy Swayman is dealing with a "minor" upper body injury. Swayman exited early on Wednesday evening, and Korpisalo entered the game in relief. Over his previous three contests, Korpisalo has held a solid .937% SV and a 1.71 GAA. He could be worth a look in deeper formats as a low-end streaming option on Saturday afternoon, facing the Colorado Avalanche.
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Chandler Stephenson Exits Early On Thursday
According to Curtis Crabtree of FOX13 Seattle, Seattle Kraken center Chandler Stephenson (undisclosed) exited Thursday's contest early. Head coach Dan Bylsma did not have an update on his status during the postgame interview and noted that the 30-year-old would go for further evaluation. Stephenson exited the contest in the second frame. Before leaving, he logged one blocked shot and did not get on the scoresheet. If he were to miss time, Jared McCann or Shane Wright would likely be moved up to the second line, and Tye Kartye would draw into the starting lineup. Entering Thursday, Stephenson tallied 10 points over his last 10 games. During this span, he scored five goals and added five helpers, with one of them coming on the power-play.
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Bryan Rust Exits With Lower-Body Injury
According to the team, Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) sustained an injury during their loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday evening. Rust did not play during the entire third period. Earlier in the game, he tallied a primary assist on Michael Bunting's power-play goal. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status before their game on Saturday afternoon against the Seattle Kraken. Since the start of the month, Rust has tallied 11 points in 11 games with four goals and seven helpers. Overall, Rust has tallied 38 points in 32 contests and is just one goal away from reaching the 20-goal mark for the sixth straight season. If Rust were to miss time, Anthony Beauvillier would likely return to the top line and have streaming appeal playing alongside Rickard Rakell and Sidney Crosby.
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Jeremy Swayman Likely Unavailable Thursday
Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (undisclosed) will likely not dress against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. Swayman was pulled ahead of the third period in Wednesday's contest against the New Jersey Devils, and Bruins interim head coach Joe Sacco told reporters that he was dealing with a minor injury. The injury appears serious enough to keep Swayman sidelined for at least one game, as Boston has recalled Michael DiPietro from the minors. Joonas Korpisalo, who has gone 8-4-2 this season, is expected to be between the pipes against his former team on Thursday.
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Noah Dobson Considered Week-To-Week
New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (lower body) is week-to-week. The team has announced that Dobson will not require surgery to fix a lower-body injury he sustained on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. However, the squad will still need to spend a stretch without him. Dobson has tallied 24 points (six goals, 18 assists) in 46 games this season while averaging nearly two blocks per game. Scott Mayfield is set to replace Dobson as Alexander Romanov's partner in defense, with Dennis Cholowski grabbing his spot on the first power-play unit.
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William Karlsson Out Week-To-Week
Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) will exit the lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues and will not make a quick return. The team announced that Karlsson is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury. The Swedish forward was placed on Injured Reserve. Cole Schwindt (lower body) has also landed on Injured Reserve, and Brett Howden (illness) is a game-time decision for Thursday, so the team must make several changes to the lineup. Tanner Laczynski and Brendan Brisson have been called up from the minors and may play significant roles in Thursday's contest.
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Tyler Toffoli Returns To Sharks Lineup
San Jose Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli (lower body) will be back in action on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. He will return from a three-game absence to a second-line role, linking up with William Eklund and Macklin Celebrini. Toffoli had started to heat up before getting hurt, scoring in back-to-back games and notching four points in two contests. He has bagged 30 points (17 goals, 13 assists) in 47 across the campaign. Nashville has been below par defensively all season, which gives Toffoli a good chance to continue his recent upturn in form.
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Patrick Kane Ruled Out For Thursday
Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (upper body) will miss Thursday's Original Six matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. The 2016 Hart Trophy winner will miss at least one game due to an upper-body injury. He is considered day-to-day. Kane recently turned back the clock, racking up six goals and 16 points over a 10-game span. He has amassed 30 points (11 goals, 19 assists) in 42 games across the season. With Kane out, Vladimir Tarasenko will move to the second line for Thursday's action. The Russian forward is not a recommended fantasy target, as he's having a disappointing campaign in Detroit, logging 19 points (nine goals, 10 assists) in 46 outings.
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Jared Spurgeon Back For Wild Thursday
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (lower body) will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club. He has been out for nine games due to a lower-body injury. The Wild captain will work with Declan Chisholm on the second defensive pairing. He is also expected to join the first power-play unit. Travis Dermott will make way in the lineup. Spurgeon's return is big news for Minnesota, but it will not have a significant impact in fantasy hockey. The veteran rearguard has been limited to 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in 32 appearances this season.
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Kirill Kaprizov Returns To Action Thursday
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) will return to the lineup for Thursday's clash against the Utah Hockey Club. Minnesota gets its star winger back after playing 12 games without him. Kaprizov, who has notched 50 points (23 goals, 27 assists) in 34 appearances, will be reunited with Marco Rossi and Mats Zuccarello on the first line. He will also reclaim his spot on the first power-play unit. Matt Boldy lands back on the second line with Kaprizov's return, but he will continue to have plenty of fantasy value as Minnesota's second-highest scorer.
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Darcy Kuemper Earns Victory On Wednesday
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper stopped 27 of the 28 shots he faced en route to defeating the Florida Panthers on Wednesday evening. His lone mistake came in the second period when Evan Rodrigues found the back on the power-play. Kuemper then shut the door for the remainder of the contest. This was a nice bounce-back showing for the 34-year-old, as he allowed three goals on just 21 shots in his previous game. However, despite that disappointing performance, Kuemper has been quite productive over his last seven starts. During this stretch, the 34-year-old has posted a 5-2 record with a .957% SV and a 1.15 GAA. Kuemper remains a high-end goaltender in all formats, playing behind one of the best defensive units in the league.
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Josh Morrissey Tallies Two Helpers On Wednesday
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey tallied two assists during their overtime victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday evening. In the second frame, Morrissey would tally the secondary assist on Morgan Barron's fifth goal of the season. Later in the period, Morrissey would dish out the primary assist on Gabe Vilardi's 20th goal of the campaign. He also added four shots on goal. Over his previous ten games, Morrissey has tallied six helpers with two goals and averaged 2.3 shots on goal per game. The 29-year-old has been an integral part of the Winnipeg offense, as he has tallied 42 points (five goals, 37 helpers) across 49 games. Given his offensive contributions, he remains a strong play in DFS and a must-start player in all standard leagues.
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Nico Hischier Powers New Jersey To Victory
New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier led the way with three points during their victory on Wednesday evening against the Boston Bruins. In the second frame, Hischier would tally two power-play helpers, one on Dougie Hamilton's goal and the other on Stefan Noesen. In the final period, Hischier would find the back of the net on the man advantage for his third power-play point of the evening. He added three shots on goal and a blocked shot. This performance snapped a two-game scoreless stretch for Hischier. Since the start of the month, Hischier has tallied eight points (five goals, three helpers), with six of them coming on the power-play across 10 contests. Overall, he has tallied 42 points across 50 contests. Fantasy managers should expect him to continue this steady production playing on the second unit in the New Jersey offense.
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Adam Fantilli Scores Hat Trick On Wednesday
Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli scored a hat trick during their victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday evening. Fantilli opened the scoring with a power-play in the first period. Later in the second, Fantilli would find the back of the net again, this time during 5-on-5 play. Later in the third, Fantilli would score the empty-netter to put the game out of reach. Since the start of January, the 20-year-old has scored 11 points (seven goals, four helpers) across 10 contests. During this span, he has averaged 2.7 shots on goal per game and has held a +8 rating. The former third-overall pick has begun to find his footing at the NHL level. He remains a must-start player in all standard formats as he continues this stretch. He will look to stay hot on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Matthew Knies Sustains Upper Body Injury
According to the team, Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (upper body) sustained an injury during Wednesday's contest. Knies suffered the injury in the second frame and did not return for the third. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status before their contest on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators. The 22-year-old tallied four points over his previous two contests entering Wednesday and has scored 12 points (seven goals, five helpers) over his last nine. Overall, he is on pace to smash his previous career-highs. The Maple Leafs placed left wing Max Pacioretty (upper body) on the injured reserve on Wednesday, which is another blow to the Maple Leaf offense. While sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Bobby McMann or William Nylander to move up to the top line.
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